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Rye Smile Films

Rye Smile Productions

The film review podcast that highlights new/old films accompanied with fine spirits. Starring Matt and Jesse, each week will feature The Flight, Happy Hour, and The Nightcap.

tv & film

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01:40:37

The Hustler (1961)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/12/18

This week we get ready to close out 2022 and we're heading to 1961 to discuss Paul Newman and Billiards with The Hustler. Journey with us as we discuss the sport itself and all the troubled character relationships. Is this a classic that deserves more attention amongst the great films? Our Flight and Nightcap this week are all about the worst and best girlfriends in film. So pour some rye, grab your pool cue, and get ready to take down Minnesota Fats. Cheers! Click Here for Rye Smile Films

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01:52:53

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/12/04

This week we wrap up our time in the MCU with a review/breakdown of the highly anticipated, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Journey with us as we discuss the "new" Black Panther and the villainous Namor. Is this a solid end to Phase 4 or was the whole thing a disappointment? Our Flight this week is a look at our most anticipated Phase 5 films and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our rankings of Phase 4. So pour some rye, grab some vibranium, and get ready to honor a hero. Cheers! Click Here for

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02:21:58

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/11/20

This week we dive into the fracturing of the Avengers through some exhilarating scenes in the form of Captain America: Civil War. Journey with us as we discuss the comic book source material and all the morality questions this film poses. Is this the best team up film in the MCU? Is Cap or Tony right? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the best final performances by actors and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the best/worst comic storyline adaptations. So pour some single barrel rye, grab

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02:04:36

Black Panther (2018)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/11/06

This week we start a new cask back in the MCU featuring the King of Wakanda and up first is the cultural sensation, Black Panther. Journey with us as we discuss the spectacular world building and the rise of our hero and villain. Is this the best the MCU has to offer or have other superhero films done it better? Our Flight this week is picking the best casting decisions in the MCU and we wrap up with a Nightcap discussing who should become the next Black Panther. So pour some rye, grab your supply

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01:53:10

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/10/30

This week we wrap up our cask of the "Fearsome Four" with a return to Haddonfield and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. Journey with us as we discuss the road to make this film and the introduction of some franchise favorite characters. Is this a return to form or should Michael have stayed dormant forever? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the new 101 scariest movie moments and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which Laurie Strode could take on the Big 3 slashers. So pour some rye,

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01:48:29

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/10/23

The fearsome four of the big slasher franchises continues this week with a trip to Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master. Journey with us as we discuss all those awesome special effects and that dog peeing fire? Is this another solid sequel in this franchise or is it getting tired real quick? Our Flight this week is a conversation on the Universal Monsters and Jason, Freddy, and Michael and we wrap with a Nightcap casting a brand new Freddy Krueger. So pour some rye, grab your

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01:35:24

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/10/16

This week we return to big three slasher movie franchises and dive into the fourth entry and up first is Jason's unlucky day, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Journey with us as we discuss everything from those grisly Tom Savini effects to that crazy Crispin Dance. Is this the best the series has to offer or have other entries killed Jason off better? Our Flight and Nightcap are discussions on the best/worst 4th entries in movie franchises. So pour some rye, grab your hockey mask, and return to

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01:58:14

It Follows (2014)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/10/09

This week we dive into one of the more unique horror films of the 21st Century with It Follows. Journey with us as we discuss everything from the musical score to that amazing opening scene. Is this a new horror classic or a largely forgotten film? Our Flight is a discussion on sequels that will never happen and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite spec horror ideas of the 21st Century. So pour some rye, grab your clam shell e-reader, and get ready to run from "It." Cheers! Click Here for

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01:56:29

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/10/02

This week we head to London and with a breakdown of our first werewolf film, An American Werewolf in London. Journey with us as we discuss those groundbreaking make-up effects and the super efficient screenplay. Is this the best werewolf film or is there a better one out there? Our Flight this week is picking which creative forces we'd like to see make a werewolf film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing Michael Jackson's Thriller. So pour some rye, grab your favorite "moon" song, and see you next

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01:26:35

House (1977)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/09/25

This week we make our final stop on the "Passport to Horror" with a journey to Japan and the psychedelic cult classic, House. Journey with us as we discuss this unique haunted house film filled with killer pianos, evil cats, and deadly mattresses. Is this a fun horror ride or is it too ridiculous for its own good. So pour some rye, grab your chilled watermelon, and get ready for an absurd trip to House. Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your

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01:42:22

Zombie (1979)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/09/18

This week we journey to Italy and continue our "Passport to Horror" with a dive into the zombie sub-genre with, Zombie. Journey with us as we discuss the zombie's place in horror along with the Italian horror scene. How does this fare amongst the pantheon of zombie films? Our Flight this week is a discussion on our favorite zombie films and we wrap with a Nightcap pitching the next monster TV show. So pour some rye, grab your voodoo manual, and get ready for the undead, Italian style. Cheers! Click

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02:44:57

Let the Right One In (2008)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/09/11

This week our "passport" to horror continues with a trek to Sweden and the vampire film, Let the Right one In. Journey with us and special guest Dan as we discuss all the characters and the unique vampire aspects presented in the film. Is this a foreign classic or do other vampire films put it to shame? Our Flight this week is picking out the genre for the film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing some horror films we don't care for. So pour a rye, grab your rubik's cube, and get ready for a

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01:33:07

Eyes Without a Face (1960)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/09/04

This week we start our "Passport to Horror" journey with a stop in France and the classic horror film, Eyes Without a Face. Journey with us as we discuss everything from evil doctors to Billy Idol. Is this an intense film that is ahead of its time or is it obscure for a reason? Our Flight this week is a conversation on our favorite body horror films and we wrap with a Nightcap re-casting this film with a modern take. So pour some rye, get your mask, and get ready for a journey into frights

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01:58:35

The Godfather Part III (1990)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/08/28

This week we wrap up our time with the Corleone Family with the critically divided third film, The Godfather Part III or Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Journey with us as we discuss these older characters and another wild plot. Is this the bad entry everyone says it is or is there a silver lining for this film? Our Flight this week is discussing which character's we'd like to see in an expanded story and we wrap with a Nightcap picking other trilogies we'd like to talk about. So pour some rye,

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02:17:33

The Godfather Part II (1974)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/08/21

This week we dive into what is often considered to be the greatest sequel ever made, The Godfather Part II. Journey with us as we discuss the parallel timelines and all those strong acting performances. Is this the classic sequel that the original deserves or is it too overlong and convoluted? So pour some rye, grab your Genco Oil, and get ready for the rise and fall of the Corleone Family. Cheers! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite

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02:13:12

The Godfather (1972)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/08/14

This week we start a new film review cask built around one of the most critically acclaimed trilogies of all time, The Godfather. Journey with us as we tackle the classic first film and it's wide assortment of memorable characters. Is this the masterpiece everyone says or is it downright overrated? Our Flight this week is looking at AFI's Top 10 movies of all time and putting our own spin on it and we wrap with a Nightcap talking about historical events that would make for a good trilogy. So pour

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01:41:03

Point Break (1991)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/08/07

We close our 90s action movie cask and head surfing with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in Point Break. Journey with us as we discuss everything from heists to the career of Kathryn Bigelow. Is this another 90s classic or have other films done adrenaline sports better? Our Flight this week is a discussion about our favorite movie heist scenes and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing the best/worst career moves from Keanu Reeves. So pour a rye brah, grab a meatball sandwich, and Vaya Con Dios

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02:11:34

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/07/31

It's time for some small batch film review set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Thor: Love and Thunder. Journey with us as we tackle this latest entry in the Thor Series and the recent announcements of the Multiverse Saga. Is this another step in the right direction for Thor or has this character seen better days? Pour a Rye, grab Mjolnir, and get ready for more Asgardian adventures. Cheers! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite

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01:50:10

The Last Boy Scout (1991)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/07/17

This week the 90s action train churns along and makes a stop with Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans and The Last Boy Scout. Journey with us as we discuss everything from Tony Scott to that Shane Black screenplay. Is this a forgotten 90s cult classic or is it too outrageous for it's own good? Our Flight this week is to pick a sporting event to be the backdrop to an action film and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing our favorite Shane Black films. So pour some rye, grab a football, because Friday Night's

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01:41:34

Rye Smile Rewind: Die Hard (1988)

Rye Smile Films ·

2022/07/10

Inspired by our Speed episode, take a trip back to Nakatomi Plaza for the seminal action classic, Die Hard. Journey with us as we discuss the role that made Bruce Willis a household name and the script that spawned countless imitations. Pour some Rye, get ready to say Yippie-Ki-Yay, and we will be back with you next week for our review of The Last Boy Scout. Cheers! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Please rate, review, and subscribe on all your favorite podcast apps.

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